RamsTrust has issued the following press release in response to the recent fans' disquiet at the lack of investment in the playing squad.

RamsTrust is seeking a meeting with Derby County.

Fans staged a demonstration outside Pride Park Stadium last night and were critical of the club’s failure to strengthen the squad.

RamsTrust acknowledges that the current board has improved administration and corporate outreach - but is deeply concerned at the team’s sharp decline.

We acknowledge that the squad inherited by Nigel Clough required major cuts - but the squad lacks depth, quality & experience.

The GSE ownership group includes super-rich entrepreneurs, investing heavily in American and Canadian sports clubs. GSE promised to restore the Rams to the Premier League.

MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps have a new $430-million stadium; GSE’s Jeff Mallett is both a Rams and a Whitecaps director. Another partner, Brett Wilson, refers to Derby County as a ‘franchise’ to ‘have fun with’.

RamsTrust wants controlled, adequate team investment - our club is not a ‘train-set’.

Derby County fans will soon be asked to renew their season tickets for 2011-12 - at considerably increased prices. RamsTrust will canvass supporters and report their opinions.

RamsTrust supports the team but wants assurances about GSE’s commitment to the club.